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By Startland News Staff | September 29, 2026
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Celebrated nonprofit leader moving from CEO to social impact role
Here’s what’s behind the transition at Reconciliation Services
A year after being honored as one of the region’s top entrepreneurs for his work to bring transformational social change to Kansas City, Father Justin Mathews is departing his leadership role at Reconciliation Services, but the community advocate won’t be going far.
By Startland News Staff | September 29, 2026
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